|  | Purpose, 
        for a living organism, is an
        evolutionary advance from mere consciousness.
 To pursue a Purpose requires traits of IPSO; and presupposes qualities
        of morality that interject group welfare.
 
 It can be said that purpose for a sentient being is the acquisition of 
		knowledge; so as to improve an understanding of "truth," which is 
		relative, in such a way as to further the comfort and survival of the 
		individual, species, etc. within the pertinent environment in such a way 
		as to extend evolution.
 
 Purpose is a major component of the quest of STP 
		for knowledge and wisdom along with other components; such as: answers 
		to the questions: Where have we come from?; and, Where are we going?
 
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